标准课程提供的四个学期是ANUC的旗舰基础课程。它为学生提供了学习各种核心和选修课程并获得ANU竞争性GPA入学分数的最佳机会。该基础课程还使学生有机会满足多个ANU计划的先决课程标准，并在升入ANU之前达到较高的英语入门要求。学生应进行以下工作：在四个学期中完成总共20门课程（每学期5个）。从英语中选择12门必修课程（核心技能并应用）
The ANUC Foundation Studies Programs meet the requirements for Foundation Programs which have been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students providing an academic preparation for those seeking entry to first year undergraduate study or its equivalent. The four term Standard program offers is the flagship foundation program at ANUC. It provides the best opportunity for students to study diverse core and elective courses and obtain a competitive GPA entry score for ANU. This foundation course also maximises student opportunity to meet pre-requisite course criteria for multiple ANU programs and achieve the high pathway English hurdle requirement prior to commencing at ANU.